The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) vs. Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)

€ 43,200
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18) VW Golf R
€ 36,800
 Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20) Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf R is 4 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 1.2 inches taller than the Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF.
VW Golf R
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
57.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
70.8
79.8
56.5
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
73.8
81
70.8 in
Width
73.8 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81 in
57.7 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
103.4
167.8
Blueprint Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)
105.1
171.8
167.8 in
Length
171.8 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf R
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4257 lb
VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.95 %
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF EDC (18 - 20)

General

VW Golf R
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
AU
Generation
RFB
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf R
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*DJH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
306 hp
276 hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
VW Golf R
295 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Performance

VW Golf R
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
158 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

▶ REPLAY
10.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.26 lb/hp
VW Golf R
10.84 lb/hp
12.26 lb/hp
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf R
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf R
34 mpg
32 mpg
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
40 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
495 mi
Range
420 mi
VW Golf R
495 mi
420 mi
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Environmental Impact
130.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
140.2 kWh
VW Golf R
130.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf R
Renault Mégane R.S. TCe 280 GPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.3 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.8 cu ft